Soul and R&B Mourn Loss of Roberta Flack, Gwen McCrae and Jerry Butler
Roberta Flack, the Grammy-winning singer and pianist whose smooth vocals and intimate style made her a defining artist of the 1970s, has died.
Hip-Hop Mourns the Loss of Irv Gotti; Murder Inc. Founder Dies at 54
Hip-hop icon and record executive Irving “Irv Gotti” Lorenzo Jr., the mastermind behind Murder Inc. Records, has died at 54.
Nikki Giovanni, Iconic Poet and Voice of the Black Arts Movement, Dies at 81
Nikki Giovanni, the groundbreaking poet, author, and professor whose work embodied the spirit of the Black Arts Movement, has died.
Judith Jamison, Legendary Artistic Director of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, Dies at 81
Renowned dancer and choreographer Judith Jamison, who led the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater for over two decades, has passed away.
Legendary Producer Quincy Jones Dies at 91
Quincy Jones, the record producer, arranger, and cultural trailblazer whose influence spanned more than seven decades, has died at 91.
John Amos, Beloved ‘Good Times’ Star and Emmy-Nominated Actor, Dies at 84
John Amos, the Emmy-nominated actor and pioneering television star who brought to life some of the most beloved characters in entertainment history, died at 84.